Childcare Assistant - Nelspruit

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Virtual Assistant to support a childcare agency's operational functions. The role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere with Paarl, Western Cape as the reference location.

You will screen candidates, handle client communications, schedule interviews, manage databases, and perform general administrative tasks to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly from your home office.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Virtual Assistant or admin support.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Remote work ability with independence.
• Knowledge of childcare industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to agency management.
• Screen and pre-qualify childcare candidates.
• Maintain candidate databases with accuracy.
• Schedule interviews and meetings for candidates and clients.
• Handle client inquiries via email and phone.
• Prepare and organize documents, reports, and presentations.
• Manage online calendars and coordinate appointments.
• Assist with social media scheduling and content management.
• Handle other tasks to support operations.

Skills

Virtual Assistant

Administrative support

Org & time mgmt

Office suites

Communication skills

CRM systems

Scheduling tools

Remote work

Attention to detail

Childcare interest

High school diploma

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM platforms

Job description

Remote Virtual Assistant for Childcare Agency Operations

Our client, a leading childcare agency specializing in providing high-quality nannies and caregivers, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Virtual Assistant to support its operational functions. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. The role is crucial in ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of the agency, including candidate screening support, client communication, scheduling, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a background or strong interest in the childcare sector. This opportunity in Paarl, Western Cape (though remote) allows you to contribute to a vital service from the comfort of your home office. We aim to streamline our services through efficient remote operations.

About the Role

Our client, a leading childcare agency specializing in providing high-quality nannies and caregivers, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Virtual Assistant to support its operational functions. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. The role is crucial in ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of the agency, including candidate screening support, client communication, scheduling, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a background or strong interest in the childcare sector. This opportunity in Paarl, Western Cape (though remote) allows you to contribute to a vital service from the comfort of your home office. We aim to streamline our services through efficient remote operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the agency management team.
• Assist with the initial screening and pre-qualification of potential childcare candidates.
• Manage and maintain candidate databases, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
• Schedule interviews, consultations, and follow-up meetings for candidates and clients.
• Handle client inquiries via email and phone, providing information and directing them to the appropriate resources.
• Prepare and organize documents, reports, and presentations.
• Manage online calendars and coordinate appointments for the agency team.
• Assist with social media scheduling and basic content management for agency platforms.
• Ensure timely follow-up on all client and candidate communications.Handle other administrative tasks as assigned to support agency operations efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Virtual Assistant or in an administrative support role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong proficiency in using office software suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and scheduling tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote environment.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Familiarity with the childcare industry or a strong interest in supporting families is advantageous.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; further education or certification is a bonus.
• Reliability and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive annual salary of up to R per annum , depending on experience and demonstrated capabilities. As a fully remote position, you gain the significant benefit of working from home, eliminating commute stress and allowing for greater work-life balance. You will be part of a supportive and growing agency that values efficiency and excellent service. This is an ideal role for an organized individual seeking a flexible and impactful remote career opportunity in the childcare sector, connected to operations in Paarl, Western Cape .